The oral histories from which these clips are taken were recorded as part of Humanist Heritage: Doers, Dreamers, Place Makers, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. They reflect the 45-year history of LGBT Humanists, including decades of campaigns, community, and creativity.
Tony Challis reflects on first encountering Gay News, and its role in the founding of LGBT Humanists.
Peter Tatchell discusses the Equal Love Campaign.
Adam Knowles and Richard Unwin share their memories of the role of LGBT Humanists (then GALHA) in the campaign for same-sex marriage, and reflect on what it meant for them.
Spyros Stergiakis reflects on the purpose of LGBT Humanists.
Rolf Solheim discusses his experience of homophobia in Norwegian humanism
George Askwith reflects on the role of Faith to Faithless in supporting LGBT people who have left religion.
Bill Miller reflects on providing pastoral care in prisons as a gay man.
Chris discusses his role in organising, and memories of, ceremonies for Trans Day of Remembrance.
Andrew Copson remembers the significance of LGBT Humanists’ intergenerational community.
Peter Tatchell discusses his role in Queer Remembrance Day.
David Christmas recounts nuanced memories of two major figures in the first three decades of LGBT Humanists – George Broadhead and Roy Saich.
Alexander Williams reads his poem ‘The Happy Humanist’.
Please note that the oral histories below contain discussion of conversion therapy, and may be difficult to listen to.
Nick Baldwin reflects on his experience of conversion therapy.
Jeremy Gavins recalls his painful experience of conversion therapy at a Catholic school.
Adèle recounts her experience of Catholic school and aversion therapy.
Ian Smith discusses his experience of ‘prayer therapy’.
